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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,073.81, 248,205.49 and 127,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,073.81, 248,205.49 and 127,703.26 is: 176,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,073.81 : 248,205.49 = 127,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,073.81/248,205.49 = 127,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,073.81x = 248,205.49 × 127,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,073.81x = 31,696,650,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,696,650,222.90/180,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,020.32

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